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How soon can leaving a cavity untreated lead to tooth loss?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Variable: Depends on the severity of decay, extent and your habits. If it is small it could take a couple years, if it is large it could take months. Know that most times cavities are larger than they appear.
Answered 7/11/2012
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Cavity untreated: Well that depends on the size of the cavity? It also depends of your eating habits? It also depends on how well you take care of your teeth? The short answer is very quickly!
Answered 11/23/2013
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Depends: Cavities can progress at different speeds for different people. Check with your dentist.
Answered 7/29/2012
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